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Whether you are fundraising for your church, your missions organization, or for yourself as a missionary; fundraising can be one of the most challenging aspects of any non-profit ministry. Many missionaries don't make it past fundraising, and many others leave the field because of it. Regardless of how you feel about raising your own funds, unless you're a highly successful tent maker, it's going to be a necessary part of your ministry.

While many people dread hearing the words, there are actually some tangible benefits from fundraising (or deputation, as some call it.) Here are just a few of the benefits of raising your own funds:

fundraising forces you to be held accountable in your ministry. As a "supported" missionary, you are more considerate of how you use your God-given resources and time.

Sending out a regular newsletter or support letter keeps people up-to-date on your ministry, which in turn helps you build a much-needed prayer team.

fundraising is a way that many Christians can participate in missions. Many of the people in your church or support team may have a heart for the mission field, but have limited ways to participate. Being able to sow into your ministry gives them a sense of participation.

So, without further ado, let's dig into some of the various fundraising resources available. As usual, we'll provide a list of books and videos, articles, web links, and organizations. Before leaving, be sure to share your fundraising ideas, questions, concerns, frustrations, and advice in our discussion forum. God bless, and God speed!

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This toolbox has everything a new short-term mission team leader could need to get started. This is not another how-to book; this is a CD full of printable and editable documents that you'll use with your team. Team member applications, meeting guides, stock photos, the whole nine yards!Published by Emercy (November 2005)Buy at Amazon.com

Dave Ramsey is a Christian financial counselor with a nationally syndicated radio program. This is an excellent resource for learning to manage your families finances.Published by Viking Press (December 2002)Buy at Amazon.com

Betty Barnett has performed a siginficant service for all "faith missions". This is a valuable tool for every-one preparing to build a missionary support team"....Published by YWAM Pub (January 2002)Buy at Amazon.com

Getting Sent is a clearly written, practical guide to raising financial support for ministry. It demystifies the deputation process, debunks myths about why people give and presents a step-by-step plan for building and maintaining a long-term support team.Published by Intervarsity Press (October 1999)Buy at Amazon.com

From Christianbook.com: "Here's the complete guide to setting and achieving the financial goals of your church. Exploring the principles, possibilities, and motivations for giving, Callahan's step-by-step manual will help ministers and lay leaders advance the mission of the church through well-planned budgeting and fundraising. Must-reading for pastors, church treasurers, and finance boards! 132 pages, hardcover from Jossey-Bass."Published by Jossey-Bass (August 1, 1997)Buy at Amazon.com

A truly spiritual way of looking at fundraising as an opportunity to nurture current and prospective donors and facilitate their growth in faith. Growing Givers' Hearts explores how development staff, executives, and board members from across the theological spectrum can make faith-building opportunities for donors their first priority; act on their confidence in God's abundance; draw from their theological tradition in their approach to fundraising; involve a vital cross-section of staff in planning; and cultivate spiritually mature leadership.Published by Jossey-Bass (March 2000)Buy at Amazon.com

I have talked with William on multiple occassions. He is definitely knowledgable about fundraising and I highly recommend this book. EmercyCARD holders are elligible for discounts when going through the EmercyCARD website.Published by Moody Publishers (August 1993)Buy at Amazon.com

Shows staff and volunteers how to integrate stewardship education and fundraising activities into congregational life all year long and year after year. Gives step-by-step details to turn fundraising from a mystery into a ministry. Dorsey Levell served for 31 years as founding executive director of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks. Wayne Groner was a senior-level college fundraising executive for 27 years including nine years as a vice president for development.Published by Bonus Books (1999)Buy at Amazon.com

Website: http://chalkline.org
Chalk Line offers a complete prayer letter service for missionaries, churches or ministries that need to keep in touch with their ministry partners.Telephone: 1-800-463-6382

Website: www.covchurch.org
Covenant Mission Connection is a service available to local Covenant churches to assist in planning for and preparing work teams sent to locations in the U.S. and abroad (usually for 1-2 weeks)

Website: www.donormanager.com
This software tool is designed for missionaries to use the power of a personal pc running windows to enable better management of their supporters, support and communications.

Website: findmissionaries.org
A resource for busy Christians, where they can connect with U.S. missionaries and view their profiles by criteria and offer support. FindMissionaries.org is a sister site of MinistryHome.org.Telephone: 206-883-8257

Website: http://www.thejourneydeepens.com/aamtopic.asp?t...
Multiple answers from various missionaries to questions such as:
- What perspective should I take towards support-raising?
- How do I raise support?
- How do I handle my debts and still go into missions
- How can I minimize debt while in school?
- Is there any way other than begging for support?
- How much money should a missionary raise and how long does that take? Telephone: 918.493.7818

Website: https://www.ikobo.com/ref.cgi?r=JJ938589US
They claim to be "The Fastest Growing Money Transfer Company." where you can " Send money online and Receive money from over 800,000 ATMs in 170 countries."
Telephone: US:1-866-800-4562 International: 1-678-483-4562

Website: http://www.interconnectednessunlimited.com
This charity-focused site offers links to click-to-donate sites of various charities such as the Hunger Site, allowing users to simply click on a link, see a sponsor's ad, and generate a donation for the charity or cause listed. Donations are paid for by each site's sponsors.

Website: www.MinistryHome.org
MinistryHome.org provides website hosting for missionaries, pastors, and other ministry workers. They offer many different features and tools, like a live journal, photo albums, prayer requests, and a contribution page, all geared specifically for missionaries and other workers.

Website: www.missiontriptraining.com
Short-term missions can be tricky...
We understand. A lot has been invested. There’s a lot at stake.
You know your team will make an impact, but how can you be sure that impact will be positive?
Mission Launch Team Training is the answer. This top-of-the-line training is easy-to-follow, yet thorough in scope. The Leader Guide and DVD walk the team leader step-by-step through the process of training the team for the mission and helping the team assimilate back into life at home.
Team leaders can train and disciple their own teams - allowing your missions program to grow in a healthy way!
Consistently send out more teams and reach more nations for Christ!

Website: http://mission-world.com
Missionaries can register on this (free) website, to be in a resource that helps find people for themselves to support. If your profile is on the website, supporters can find the people they want to support. It's great resource for people wanting to support a team, that don't know anyone in the missions ministry.
Telephone: 206-883-8257

Website: www.missionaryprayercard.com
This site is offering missionaries high quality prayer cards and bible markers. Use these cards to help raise financial support for your family.Telephone: 727-448-0434

Website: www.missionaryprayercard.com
They provide great service and pricing for missionary prayer cards, business cards and bible markers. Give this product code mr506 for a $20 additional discount of your order thanks to your viewing on this site.Telephone: 727-448-0434

Website: www.missionslinked.com
Missions Linked is a service of Prodigy Pixel that began in 2004. Having a background in missions and ministry, we saw the need for providing a fresh approach to informing donors and raising support. Since then, we have been helping missionaries and ministries around the world reach out in a real, relevant and relational way to their supporters.
From prayer cards, web sites, promotional videos and other promotional materials, we provide dynamic and effective tools for you and your ministry. We invite you to contact a Missions Linked representative today and find out more about how we can help you achieve your goals and needs.Telephone: 417-873-3400q

Website: https://www.paypal.com/us/mrb/pal=9SKV3KTVVTR84
Paypal is an online service for sending and receiving money. An excellent tool to add to your website for receiving donations. They also offer a subscription feature for recurring payments.

Website: http://www.sendthemforhim.com
Your supporters do their regular online shopping with over 300 major US retailers and your ministry will receive cash donations for purchases.Telephone: 770-617-4931

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